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Kaya 959

From the heart of Gauteng wherever you may be, Kaya 959 connects with our loyal listeners through a range of digital and on-air platforms. At the core of their listening experience is a variety of familiar songs that they love including soul and R&B, kwaito, jazz, chart-toppers and old school jams. We bring them news that is relevant and conversations that inspire. Our presenters may be big names, but out of the speaker they are just the friend from around the corner. They are authentic and

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Gold’s recent outperformance and the investor...

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2025/11/04

GUEST – Liam Dawson, Portfolio Manager at PortfolioMetrix Despite gold’s recent stellar outperformance, investors are being urged to temper their expectations. In its latest Quarterly Investment Insights report, "GOLD: All that glitters," PMX Asset Management has analyzed the metal's price surge but challenged the fundamental belief that gold is a reliable source of growth or a dependable safe haven during crises. The firm's analysis delved into the primary drivers pushing gold prices higher,

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11:22

Sasria’s posts a 34% rise in profit to R4.47 billion...

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2025/11/04

GUEST: Mpumi Tyikwe – Chief Executive, Sasria South Africa’s state-owned special risk insurer, Sasria, is proving that recovery after crisis is possible and sustainable. After suffering a record R24 billion loss during the 2021 unrest, the insurer has staged a powerful rebound, posting a 34% rise in profit to R4.47 billion in 2024/25 and rebuilding its reserves to R18.6 billion. Sasria CEO Mpumi Tyikwe joins us to discuss how the insurer has strengthened its balance sheet, reduced reinsurance

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11:25

Optasia officially lists on the JSE.

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2025/11/04

GUEST: Salvador Anglada – CEO of Optasia A major milestone for Africa’s fintech story Dubai-based Optasia has officially debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) after a R6.5 billion initial public offering, priced at R19 per share and several times oversubscribed. The listing gives the AI-powered fintech group a market capitalisation of R23.5 billion, marking the largest fintech IPO on the JSE since 2018. Optasia operates in 38 countries, processing more than 30 million loan transactions

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JSE Welcomes Global Fintech Leader Optasia

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2025/11/04

GUEST: Maurice Madiba – Head of Primary Markets, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has officially welcomed Optasia, a global leader in AI-powered financial technology, marking one of the largest fintech listings in JSE history. With an implied market capitalisation of R23.5 billion and strategic backing from FirstRand and global investors, Optasia’s debut signals renewed investor confidence in South Africa’s capital markets and the continent’s fintech

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16:44

Led By Shepherds: A Powerful Reflection on...

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2025/11/04

In an intimate conversation with author Jeffrey Rakabe, Phemelo explores Led by Shepherds - a poignant, personal and provocative journey through boyhood and the making of men in South Africa. Rakabe’s memoir cuts to the heart of traditional masculinity, questioning how cultural myths can feed into misogyny and violence. With honesty and vulnerability, he traces the roots of how boys are socialized to suppress emotion and dominate and what it will take to break the cycle. Kayafm

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15:36

Amnesty SA Slams Government as Floods Ravage Informal...

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2025/11/04

“Flooded and Forgotten.” That’s the damning title of Amnesty International South Africa’s new report, which accuses government of abandoning millions living in flood-prone informal settlements. The report paints a grim picture - homes washed away, livelihoods lost, and communities left to fend for themselves in Johannesburg, eThekwini, and Cape Town. Residents like Siphesihle Madonsela from Freedom Park say every rainfall brings fear and devastation. Amnesty warns that over 5 million people remain

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High Court Orders Joburg to Act Fast on Informal Traders

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2025/11/04

A Johannesburg High Court judge has ordered the City of Joburg to verify, register, and allocate trading spaces to informal traders within just two weeks. The ruling, delivered by Judge Brad Wanless, follows an urgent court challenge by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) on behalf of the South African Informal Traders Forum (SAITF). Traders accused the city of unlawfully evicting them from long-standing trading spots across the inner city in October. The court’s ruling effective from 4

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12:28

GNU Leaders Say Coalition More United and Focused...

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2025/11/04

After a two-day retreat with President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cradle of Humankind, Government of National Unity (GNU) leaders are declaring a new chapter of unity and purpose. Once criticised for stalling after budget and National Dialogue tensions, the coalition now says it’s “more cohesive, determined and focused than before.” Freedom Front Plus leader Corne Mulder called the talks “constructive and positive,” while Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie said the gathering pulled no punches in

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11:55

Global Swap – Zimbabwe Edition

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2025/11/04

Today we’re back with our monthly feature, Global Swap! Once a month, we step out of South Africa and plug into the sound, energy, and stories of another afternoon drive show somewhere in the world. We kicked things off in September and connected with Lesotho with DJ Bootz on PC FM, then last month we went west to Lagos, Nigeria with EDK on Radio Jusmen and this month, we’re heading south to Harare, Zimbabwe! Kaya 959

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Drive Moment - Which Types Of People Act Like They’ve...

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2025/11/04

From newly weds to new homeowners and born-again gym converts, we’re talking people who suddenly think they’ve arrived. Who are they for you? and treat the rest of us like we’re still catching up. Kaya 959

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WHAT SKILLS WOULD YOU PUT IN YOUR CHILDS' CV THAT...

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2025/11/04

Feel good about feeling good! That’s exactly what The Feel-Good show is about. An escape from the negativity that surrounds us, indulging you in good feels. Pass it on to one and all. Spread the good feeling around Gauteng with Andy Maqondwana. Kaya 959 Website

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The Blind Spot On The Best T In The City

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2025/11/04

At times we find ourselves in the doghouse with our partners, friends, family, or colleagues and we honestly just don’t understand why they are mad. So with the Blind Spot we and the listeners help you see and understand some of the blind spots you might have missed in certain situations. Kaya FM

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#SingItBack - 04/11/25 (Iconic Local Bubblegum hits.)

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2025/11/04

Today's theme is Iconic Local Bubblegum hits. Kaya 959 Website

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Business Update: Altron results & Kimberly-Clark...

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2025/11/04

#KayaBiz host Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Sizwe Dhlomo on what to make of Altron's results. They also looked at what to make of ⁠M&A activity earmarked between FMBG giants between Kimberly-Clark & Kenvue. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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The importance of segregating friends: Do you mix or...

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2025/11/04

The Siz The World team weighed on whether it’s a good idea to mix friendship groups and asks listeners whether they mix or separate their friend groups. www.kaya959.co.za · Kaya 959 Website

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#FirstThingsFirst: ActionSA Opens Nominations for...

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2025/11/04

The team weighs in on what to make of news of ActionSA opening up its application processes within the party for their mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg to individuals outside of the party, this amidst reports that Hemarn Mashaba intends on recruiting Lindiwe Mazibuko to run as their Mayoral candidate with Mashaba availing himself as las resort. Throw Out: ActionSA Opens Nominations for Joburg Mayoral Candidate, who would make a better Mayor between Herman Mashaba, Helen Zille &

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10:44

South Africa’s Auto Jobs in focus: Wage Talks,...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Abey Kgotle – Chairperson of the Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (AMEO) and Executive Director of Human Resources at Mercedes-Benz South Africa South Africa’s automotive industry the country’s largest manufacturing employer and a cornerstone of its export economy is at a critical crossroads. Wage negotiations between vehicle manufacturers and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have stalled, raising the threat of a sector-wide strike that could ripple

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A New Chapter for TymeBank: Cheslyn Jacobs Takes the...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Cheslyn Jacobs – Incoming CEO, TymeBank TymeBank is ushering in a new era of leadership as Cheslyn Jacobs steps into the CEO role on 1 January 2026, succeeding Karl Westvig, who will move into an advisory position. A founding team member of TymeBank, Jacobs brings over a decade of institutional knowledge and a strong track record in driving growth and customer engagement. From his early days as Sales and Distribution Manager to his most recent role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jacobs has

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South Africa’s factory sentiment slips back into...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Sello Sekele – Economist, ABSA South Africa’s factory floor is losing rhythm again. The ABSA Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped back below the crucial 50-point mark in October, dropping to 49.2 from 50.8 the previous month signalling renewed contraction in the country’s manufacturing activity. The data paints a picture of fragile recovery and fading confidence: business activity fell sharply, new sales orders declined, and exports continued their seven-month slide weighed down by US

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Youngtimers’ are driving SA’s classic car market as...

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2025/11/03

GUEST: Sesh Govender – Underwriting Specialist, iTOO Classic Cars South Africa’s classic car market is shifting gears and it’s the millennial generation behind the wheel. A new wave of collectors, aged 30 to 40, known as “youngtimers,” is driving renewed demand for cars from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s vehicles that shaped their childhoods and now define their nostalgia. From the box-shaped BMW 325is to the Golf GTI, these once-everyday icons have become powerful symbols of identity,

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